The most hilarious innuendos from The Great British Bake Off

Many fans even threatened to boycott the BBC One series after he narrowly missed out on securing a place in the final next week.

Judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood decided that the investment banker could not progress after he served up raw pastry, came last in the technical challenge and was told his fondant fancies were "too sweet".

The Great British Bake Off 2016 final airs next Wednesday at 8pm on BBC One.